One of the most famous stories about the first tattoos comes from the Bible. There it mentions the story of Cain and God. Cain committed an irreversible deed upon another and God placed a mark, or tattoo, on him to remind him of his treachery. While the origin of tattoos should not be tied directly to a particular religion, the story of Cain is a perfect example of how far back the origin of tattoos can be assumed. More